Chaplain

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, CA seeks a Chaplain to provide direct spiritual, religious, and existential care to patients, families, and staff. You will offer compassionate presence, rites, and emotional support, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to address spiritual needs across the care continuum.

The role emphasizes empathy, effective communication, and comfort during crises, with preference for hospital chaplaincy experience and board certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• 4 units Clinical Pastoral Education required.
• Master's degree in theology or divinity preferred.
• 1 year chaplaincy experience in hospital setting preferred.
• Board Certified Chaplain APC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct spiritual, religious, and existential care to patients, families, and staff.
• Engage with patients and teams during crises or grief with compassionate presence.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to advocate for spiritual needs and holistic care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Chaplain, you will serve as a vital spiritual leader and compassionate caregiver within our hospital community, providing essential spiritual counseling and support to patients, families, and staff. Every day, you will provide direct spiritual, religious, and existential care, offering compassionate presence, support, and appropriate rituals to patients, families, and staff, especially during times of crisis or grief. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for spiritual needs and integrate holistic care, ensuring respect for diverse beliefs. To be successful in this role, you must be a highly compassionate individual, comfortable and skilled in engaging with people who may be emotional, panicked, stressed, or in pain. You'll need the proven ability to provide empathetic care, adapt to diverse spiritual needs, and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Other, upon hire
• 4 Units Clinical Pastoral Education, upon hire

Preferred

• Masters Other in Theology or Divinity., upon hire
• 1 year of chaplaincy experience in the hospital setting, upon hire
• Board Certified Chaplain APC, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

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